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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.36, 2,568.96 and 982.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.36, 2,568.96 and 982.56 is: 1,473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.36 : 2,568.96 = 982.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.36/2,568.96 = 982.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.36x = 2,568.96 × 982.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.36x = 2,524,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,157.34/1,713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.22

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